•April 26, 2023•
The Oakland Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 40th annual spring city wide yard sale in Oakland on Saturday, May 6th from 8:00 am to ? In conjunction with this, the Hindsboro community, 6 miles west on Rt. 133 is also having a city wide yard sale. Maps will be available at McQueen Lumber in Oakland. For further information, call 217-346-2125.
•April 26, 2023•
Okaw Valley has announced that Wednesday, May 3 will be Paige Robinson Day in Bethany. Paige will be present to be honored by the Okaw Valley community for her success on the basketball court and recently being drafted by the Dallas Wings of the WNBA with the 31st overall pick in the WNBA draft. There will be a parade at 11 am starting at the First Christian Church. Parade route will go from the First Christian Church to the Elementary School before ending at OVHS. Following the parade, there will be a few presentations on the front lawn of the high school along with some signed pictures and photo opportunities.
•April 26, 2023•
The Lovington First Christian Church is holding an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, May 11 from Noon to 6:00pm. Please note that it is staying open one hour longer than offered in the past. Online pre-registration is now available with redcrossblood.org. Pre- registration is a great way to get a time that works best for you. Walk-ins are always welcome!
•April 26, 2023•
The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with sponsors Decatur Catholic Charities and Sullivan United Methodist Church will host a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, May 10 from 4 pm to 5 pm at Sullivan United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson, Sullivan (across from the firehouse). A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. The distribution is open to all, not only residents of Sullivan. Please note: There is a mobile food pantry held in Windsor, Sullivan and Lovington. You may only get food at one location. Choose the location closest to your residence. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, May 2 by 4:30 pm. To sign up call 217-259-2920 or 217-728-8521 during regular business hours. One your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed according to your household size on Mary 10 from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Methodist Church in the parking lot across the street.
•April 19, 2023•
Lake Land College is joining community colleges throughout the state of Illinois and the entire nation in celebrating National Community College Month this April.
As does Lake Land College, community colleges provide opportunities for people to change their lives through the power of an education. Lake Land College helps people transform their lives, and in turn, their families and their communities.
“We are very excited to be joining community colleges throughout the state of Illinois and the entire nation in celebrating National Community College Month this April,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. “Just as we do here at Lake Land, community colleges provide opportunities for people to change their lives through the power of an education. We help people improve their lives, and in turn, their families and their communities. “
Governor JB Pritzker recently issued a statewide proclamation for April 2023 to be Illinois Community College month, highlighting the valuable role community colleges have in Illinois. Some highlights from this proclamation include the following:
“The Illinois Community College System is the third-largest in the nation, with 48 community colleges and 39 college districts located through the state.”
“According to the Illinois Community College Board, Illinois community colleges educate 60% of the students enrolled in public higher education.”
“Illinois is first in the nation in bachelor’s degree completion rates among the 54 percent of community college students who transfer.”
“Nine of out 10 of the state’s community college graduations live, work, pay taxes and raise their families in Illinois.”
“Earning an Associate of Applied Science or long-term certificate from an Illinois community college adds more than $570,000 in lifetime earnings.”
“Nearly 74% of Illinois employers have hired a community college graduate.”
The Lake Land College Board of Trustees expresses gratitude to the administration, faculty and staff for always putting students first.
To learn more about Lake Land College, visit lakelandcollege.edu.
•April 19, 2023•
Per City Ordinance 40-4-37 Section (B), while there is no permit required for a temporary sign, there is a time limit on how long they maybe displayed. Keep this in mind when displaying your signs in public areas such as the boulevard in front of Hardee’s and by Kirby Foods. In addition, no signs are to be posted on public utility poles for any reason without permission from the City. The Ordinance can be viewed on the City Website or at the Planning & Zoning Office located in the Courthouse Suite #1.
•April 19, 2023•
Per City Ordinance 40-4-37 Section (B), while there is no permit required for a temporary sign, there is a time limit on how long they maybe displayed. Keep this in mind when displaying your signs in public areas such as the boulevard in front of Hardee’s and by Kirby Foods. In addition, no signs are to be posted on public utility poles for any reason without permission from the City. The Ordinance can be viewed on the City Website or at the Planning & Zoning Office located in the Courthouse Suite #1.
•April 12, 2023•
The class of 2023 soon will be donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. After commencement ceremonies, graduation parties will soon follow. For party guests, that means finding the right gifts for grads.
Some high school graduates will continue their studies at colleges and universities. Others may pursue careers in various trades. Still, some graduates may be ready to enter the workforce right away. No matter the direction, these gifts can treat graduates to something special.
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•April 12, 2023•
The Decatur Audubon Society invites members and other interested persons to its general monthly meeting at Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur on Sunday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m. The meeting will begin with a bird study about the World Migratory Bird Day and how water sustains bird life. Melody Arnold will explain the importance of celebrating World Migratory Bird Day and Kristen Ragusa will highlight waterfowl species that migrate through our Central Illinois area. Following brief announcements, Dawn Dannenbring, Climate Organizer of Illinois People’s Action, will present the history and features of the Climate with Equity Jobs Act (CEJA) passed in 2022, that includes funded authority to create and staff 13 Job Hubs in Illinois, including one in Decatur. Light refreshments will be available following the presentation.
•April 12, 2023•
Emily White of Sullivan has been named to the Winter Academic All-Conference Team for Women’s Basketball at Millikin University. White is sophomore majoring in Nursing. To be recognized, the student-athlete must be enrolled as a full-time student; completed two semesters of study at Millikin; must participate in a varsity sport during the 2022-23 winter season; and must carry at least a 3.30 cumulative grade point average.